Meningococcal disease is caused by bacteria (germs) called meningococci, also known as Neisseria meningitidis. Although meningococcal disease is uncommon, it is a very serious disease.

The infection can develop very quickly and can be fatal in about 10 percent of cases. If infection is diagnosed early enough and the right antibiotics are given quickly, most people make a complete recovery.

Meningococcal bacteria commonly cause:

The cost of a septic system is a major investment. To protect that investment and prolong the life of your system, it is necessary to have the septic tank pumped. Since all solids in your household wastewater settle out in the tank, it's important to have the tank pumped to avoid having sludge block the pipes that allow the liquids to move on to the leach field for filtration. Failure to routinely pump the septic tank may result in the clogging of your leach field and cause a premature malfunction of the system.

All septic system installers, cleaners, and inspectors listed on this website are currently licensed and/or in good standing with the Health Department at the time of publication. Inclusion on this list indicates that the installer, cleaner, and/or inspector has met applicable licensing requirements; however, it does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of workmanship or performance.

All babies and toddlers need positive early learning experiences to foster their intellectual, social and emotional development and lay the foundation for later school success. Informed Early Care/Early Learning providers who closely and continuously observe a child’s development can identify risks for developmental delay.

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The early years of a child’s life are very important for his or her health and development. Children develop at their own pace. As a parent/caregiver you know your child best. If you have a question about your child's development, talk to your child's doctor

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Children with delays are at great disadvantage. They suffer socially, educationally and psychologically. They often do poorly in school and then poorly in their relationships and careers. Fortunately, research shows that provision of appropriate therapies from an early age can make a huge difference in their lives.

An important goal of many home visiting models is the promotion of child development and school readiness. Using a standardized screening tool increases the number of children identified with developmental delays by 50%.

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Larimer County Kids Initiative for Developmental Support (KIDS) is a coalition dedicated to the developmental and social-emotional health of all Larimer County children. Representatives from the following organizations actively participate in this coalition.